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Red Sky Over Chhattisgarh Captured in Viral Video as Cyclone Arnab Looms
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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A video circulating online shows the sky turning red over Chhattisgarh as Cyclone Arnab approaches, prompting weather warnings.
A video that has gone viral on social media platforms shows an unusual reddish hue covering the sky over parts of Chhattisgarh. The clip, posted by a local resident, was quickly shared as the region braces for Cyclone Arnab.
Meteorological officials confirmed that Cyclone Arnab, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, is moving north‑westward and has begun to affect interior states, including Chhattisgarh, with dense cloud cover and atmospheric changes that can produce a red tint.
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and strong winds in the affected districts and advised residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.
The video has sparked widespread discussion online, with users tagging the footage as evidence of the cyclone’s impact, while authorities continue to monitor the system’s progression.
Meteorological officials confirmed that Cyclone Arnab, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, is moving north‑westward and has begun to affect interior states, including Chhattisgarh, with dense cloud cover and atmospheric changes that can produce a red tint.
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and strong winds in the affected districts and advised residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.
The video has sparked widespread discussion online, with users tagging the footage as evidence of the cyclone’s impact, while authorities continue to monitor the system’s progression.